A Winter’s morning ... It starts with a lazy roll over out of bed .... a perch in the early sunshine ... and as we wander around the billabong, the light changes, frost gleams, glassy water reflects, a cormorant warms his wings, the day begins to glow, and a spot of bricklaying before breakfast [...]
A time capsule of a beautiful Summer at Wombat Bend .... we have been busy
There’s something so special and particular about August to me that I am forever sad when we reach the last day. It’s the light that changes by the moment; it’s the bursts of bright sunshine and the sudden sharp showers that sometimes even morph into hailstones. It’s the wonder of my heart-wattle that comes [...]
Oh what a sunset ! Do you really need to go further than our Yarra Valley for one of Nature’s best displays?
Thirty Egrets ~ Judith Wright McKinney Once as I travelled through a quiet evening, I saw a pool, jet-black and mirror-still. Beyond, the slender paperbarks stood crowding; each on its own white image looked its fill, and nothing moved but thirty egrets wading - thirty egrets in a quiet evening. Once in a lifetime, [...]
We have a new treasure in The Burrow .... in the bedroom. Look at this exquisite tapestry cushion, created by Jules Taylor, of Mercurious ( http://www.mercurious.com.au/ ) using antique textiles and each piece lovingly crafted .... our cushion is a miraculous match in tones and texture with this dear old chair that belonged to [...]
We had some very special wedding guests in The Burrow a few nights ago .... I couldn't resist sharing some photos with you. Of course our guests were a delight, but just look at who they brought along with them .... their 1925 Buick in not-quite-original condition. And our Airedale Terrier, Mr Beckham, decided [...]
There are always pictures to be found ... early this morning, with a forecast of over 40 degrees, I was out with the Airedales about 6.30. The light on the newly baled paddocks was breath taking. The smell of fresh hay on the breeze intoxicating. And a tiny sprig of Ironbark blossom reminded me [...]
